Wowsers! Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter) Died Today!

Postby **Warrior 4 Jesus** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:36 pm

He died while filming a documentary in the ocean (a stingray barb is reputed to have stung him through the heart).

I don't have any more info as the news websites are down from all the activity but it's there, somewhere. This is sad news. For the tourist industry and for his friends and family. The guy was a bit of a nutter at times but he had real heart. Let's pray for his family okay? That they are comforted in this time and come to know Jesus.

We'll miss you mate!

Postby **White Raven** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:58 pm

Aww that's is so sad.

I hope he has gone to be with God.

He did seem like a really nice guy.

I remember a episode, where he was passing through a very poor town, and he gave some kids t-shirts, that he had with him.

I know people made fun of him a lot, but to me, he seemed just to act like a country bumpkin.

RIP Steve.

Postby **Ingemar** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:04 pm

Well, at least he didn't trip on a banana peel and die that way.

Website · Postby **Kurama** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:04 pm

I will pray for his family. my brothers just called me an idiot for this cause they think its a joke.....so great saying a good man died I am officaly an idiot....but i liked his show...but it kinda got old after a while. But he was cool. I will surly pray for his daughter and son.

Postby **Authority3000** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:15 pm

I was informed of this several minutes ago. It is quite sad, indeed. Although, I must say, not as big a shock as it could be; he lived an extremely dangerous lifestyle.

Some informative news articles on the matter:

ABC News (Australia)

BBC New

Wikinews

Edit: Fixed links.

Postby **the_lizardqueen** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:22 pm

I thought it was a prank at first too, but he did have a risky line of work. I feel so awful for his wife, Terri and the family. Evidently Terri hadn't even been informed yet at press time because she was on a backpacking trip of some sort.

My little brother used to be such a massive fan of his.

Postby **Warrior 4 Jesus** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:29 pm

He only a couple hours ago. Terri was backpacking the mountains of Tasmania (island off the coast of south-east Australia). Definetly not good news to hear whilst on a holiday. And they have two daughters, not one.

Postby **Yahshua** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:40 pm

Ah Rest in Peace God Bless Steve Irwin.

Postby **Bobtheduck** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:58 pm

I'll definately pray for his family

I have being morbid or cynical, but I think most of us saw something like this coming... We just expected it to be snakes or crocs, not a stingray...

Postby **bigsleepj** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:42 am

Bobtheduck wrote:I'll definately pray for his family

I have being morbid or cynical, but I think most of us saw something like this coming... We just expected it to be snakes or crocs, not a stingray...

Snakes and crocs he could obviously handle. Although I was never a big fan, I certainly am going to miss him.

Website · Postby **beau99** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:44 am

Bobtheduck wrote:I'll definately pray for his family

I have being morbid or cynical, but I think most of us saw something like this coming... We just expected it to be snakes or crocs, not a stingray...

Yeah, because the odds of a stingray doing THAT is literally a million to one, due to the way they swim.

Postby **Mr. SmartyPants** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:21 am

He DIED? Are you serious???

That guy's show was awesome! Dang... that's crazy

Postby **Sammy Boy** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:53 am

Here's another link to the news from Yahoo!:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060904/ap_on_en_tv/obit_irwin

Postby **MorwenLaicoriel** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:56 am

To be honest, the first thing I said when my friend told me was "Did a croc eat him?"
Friend: no, Haley, I'm serious. He's dead.
Me: I am, too. Did a croc eat him?

Now that I've gotten over the initial "aw, just a stingray?" reaction, though....I feel pretty bad about it. Particularly since the poor guy's kids were so young! I think most people knew it would happen someday, but it's still pretty sad...

Postby **Tenshi no Ai** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:21 am

Awww that's so sad to hear v_v But yeah, who would've guessed it being a stingray?

Postby **oro!** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:48 am

I always expected him to be invincible, invulnerable, and never die. This is such a shock to my system. I am praying for his young family.

Postby **Tommy** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:55 am

The dude provoked crocodiles for a living and a freaking sting ray got 'em.

IRONY!

In all seriousness, I will be praying for his family.

Postby **Debitt** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:59 am

My roommate and I were chuckling at first because we thought it was a joke.

I mean, the Crocodile Hunter doesn't die. He just goes "CRikey, ain't she a beaut?!" and bounces back.

God speed, Steve Irwin

Postby **chibiphonebooth** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:59 am

i saw this just right now... i was in shock. :O

poor steve irwin!!! ;-;

Postby **DaughterOfZion** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:00 am

what was he doing with a sting ray that caused it to sting him in his heart.
though they said he died happily.

Postby **Hitokiri** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:08 am

I was very sad to hear this. I was speechless for a while. I am a huge fan of his and still am. I loved his shows and have one of his books. It feels like a friend to me. It may sound wierd but it feels that way to me.

Postby **Shao Feng-Li** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:37 am

Man this is terrible... I usualy don't feel so sad when someone on TV dies, but we practicly grew up with the Croc Hunter T.T I thougt he was invincible...

Postby **Radical Dreamer** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:42 am

Man, I heard a rumor that he died when I was in like, 5th grade. So I kind of thought this was a joke-ish thing too, at first, but man! It's kind of like that Grizzly-Man guy (except the Grizzly-Man wasn't as famous); one too many risks, and eventually, you get burned, I guess. I'll be praying for his family, though; that's pretty rough. o_o

Postby **Mega.EXE** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:07 am

yeah I thought nothing would get to im I thought it would be old age I was one of his biggest fans too :sniffle:

Postby **TallHobbit86** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:09 am

yeah, i heard about that this morning. he seemed like a really nice guy from the interviews and such i saw. this is really sad.

Postby **KhakiBlueSocks** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:24 am

Bobtheduck wrote:I have being morbid or cynical, but I think most of us saw something like this coming... We just expected it to be snakes or crocs, not a stingray...

It's always the animal you least suspect. His mom died a few years ago--she was hit by a car.

I just found out about it. It's so sad, I was a BIG fan of his! I think everyone will/had/will have the same reaction when they heard"Did a Croc get him?" My mom asked the same thing.

I e-mailed him once and he actually replied! I wish I hadn't lost that printout.

I really feel bad for his wife and his two kids.

God bless you, Steve-O. Crikey, we'll miss ya. :angel:

Postby **Mega.EXE** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:31 am

yeah he was a great guy I kinda lost interest in his show as I got older but I still loved him God Bless I'll see ya there Steve

Postby **Zeke** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:43 am

Yes, it is sad news to see the croc hunter die, but you all knew that his work would eventually kill him, it was just sooner than I thought, weep. I hope it is a joke because I want to see this doc he was making.

Postby **RubyJewelStone** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:57 am

Crikey. That threw me off when my mum told me.
It's wierd since we always joke around and expect a croc to get him in good-natured joking. But for something to actually get him...
Wow...

You know, after a while, you just don't expect anything to really get him aside from old age.

Postby **carneman** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:39 am

*bows head* steve, you were one of the people who made me interested in my career choice. you are one of my heroes and always will be. thank you for being such a wonderfully happy, excitingly knowledgable teacher. you will be missed...

Wowsers! Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter) Died Today!

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